Shoppers and visitors to Lowestoft, Southwold and Oulton Broad can enjoy free parking all day in council-owned car parks.

To coincide with Christmas lights switch-on spectaculars, and other festive events across the district over the coming weeks, East Suffolk Council is offering free parking in council-owned car parks all day on the following dates.

Halesworth - Saturday, November 23; Bungay - Saturday, November 23.
Beccles – Friday, November 29.
Southwold - Saturday, November 30; Lowestoft - Saturday, November 30.
Oulton Broad – Sunday, December 8.

Tim Wilson, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Economic Development and Transport, said: "In agreement with the respective town councils across East Suffolk, we are pleased to be offering all day free parking at council-owned car parks on selected dates during the festive period.

"Signs will be in place within each car park advising visitors of the free parking offer."

As an alternative to using the car, residents are encouraged to consider walking, cycling or public transport.